The synod walks with congregations and leaders in various stages of ministry. Information about current transitions are listed below and the list is updated every four to six weeks. If you or someone you know is looking for a call in our synod, this is a spot to check. You are welcome to reach out to Assistants to the Bishop, Pastor Jen Collins or Pastor John Hulden, to express your interest in an opening listed below.
New to the Synod:
Rev. Michael Stadie (retired), from Metropolitan Chicago Synod
Rev. Kristin Ross (retired) from Saint Paul Area Synod
Rev. Lori Blake (retired) from Oregon Synod
Within the Synod:
Rev. Mark Tiede to St. Barnabas, Plymouth
Rev. Kae Evenson to Salem, Dalbo/Siloa, Braham
Bryce Bommersbach (ordination 3/28/26) to Servant of Christ, Champlin
Retirement, with Godspeed:
None this month
Goings:
Rev. Kristin Dybdal to Saint Paul Area Synod
Rev. Emily Martin to Southeastern Iowa Synod
Rev. Joel Wight Hoogheem to East Central Wisconsin Synod
Rev. Karen Wight Hoogheem to East Central Wisconsin Synod
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Cambridge, Cambridge, associate pastor
Crown of Glory, Chaska, associate pastor
Faith, Waconia, solo lead pastor
Family of Christ, Chanhassen, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Immanuel, Eden Prairie, associate pastor (pt)
Lord of Life, Maple Grove, lead pastor
Maple Grove, Maple Grove, pastor
Mt. Olivet, Plymouth, associate pastor
Our Father’s, Rockford, pastor
Peace, Bloomington, senior pastor
Shepherd of the Lake, Prior Lake, pastor of proclamation and adult spiritual formation
Transfiguration, Bloomington, associate pastor
Trinity, Watertown, pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
Holy Trinity, New Prague, senior pastor
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial (Mindekirken), Minneapolis, pastor
Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, senior pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor (3/4)
St. James, Crystal, associate pastor (pt)
St. Philip’s, Fridley, associate pastor (pt)
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
All Saints, Minnetonka, associate pastor (pt)
Christ Memorial, Plymouth, pastor
Mount Calvary, Excelsior, associate pastor
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Updated 3/10/2026
